US 7,347,138 Β· Granted 2008-03-25
Brew chamber for a single serve beverage brewer
A brew chamber for a single serve filter package. The chamber includes a receptacle having an open top, configured and dimensioned to receive the package. A frame for supporting the receptacle for pivotal movement about a first axis between a vertical brew position and a forwardly inclined open position. A lid is supported on the frame for pivotal movement about a second axis between a raised position allowing access to the open top when the receptacle is in the open position, and a lowered position closing the open top when the receptacle is in the brew position. The receptacle is linked to the lid such that the receptacle is pivoted between the brew and open positions in response to movement of the lid between the lowered and raised positions.
Patent details
- Publication number
- US 7,347,138
- Filing date
- 2004-08-23
- Grant date
- 2008-03-25
- Assignee
- Keurig, Incorporated
- Inventor(s)
- BRAGG TIM A., LAI C. ANTHONY, STREETER RICHARD B.
- CPC class
- A47J31/3695
Want to file your own patent?
Run your idea through our free scanner β weβll show you which existing patents are conceptually closest, including this one if itβs a match.
Free patentability scanRelated patents in this cluster
- US 8,757,287: Electric-motor kitchen appliance comprising an electric or electronic control
- US 5,325,765: Beverage filter cartridge
- US 9,521,923: Brewable beverage making cup adaptor for cartridge type coffee making machines and cartridge type coffee making machine
- US 5,897,899: Cartridges containing substances for beverage preparation